Easy to Use
The CTR500 Mobile Broadband Travel Router was developed to be a plug ‘n’ play solution. Simply connect an activated USB or ExpressCard modem* and turn the unit on. Within seconds you will have a secure WiFi network and the ability to connect up to 32 WiFi-enabled devices.
Compact and Portable
Small enough to fit into a shirt pocket the CTR500 can go with you anywhere. Complete with signal strength indicator and external antenna port, the CTR500 can be positioned for optimal signal strength.
Secure and Reliable
This high-performance router platform, powered by WiPipe™ technology, supports multiple and concurrent VPN pass-through sessions, plus encryption modes including 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2. Additionally, built-in auto-failover keeps everyone online switching from wired to wireless broadband access in the event of a wired ISP failure.
Tech Specs
- Connect up to 32 Devices ( 250+ via Ethernet)
- Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g Standards
- For 3G/4G USB or ExpressCard Modems
- Optional +5bd External Antenna Extends Range
Features
- 150 Feet Of WiFi Range
- Optional +5bd External Antenna Extends Range
- Take Anywhere Size ( 2.9in x 4.8in )
- Ethernet Port f or Failover/Failback
- For 3G/4G USB or ExpressCard Modems
- Tethers to select Smartphones or over 100 Modems for WiFi access anywhere you have coverage
- Compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g Standards
- Signal Strength Indicator
- Connect up to 32 Devices ( 250+ via Ethernet)
Construction
Whether at a remote site or in the trailer, for short time periods or extended, the CTR500 provides a perfect solution for Internet connectivity when space and convenience are at a premium. Plus, it supports any WiFi-enabled device such as, Mobile PCs, handheld computers and PDAs for easy internet access regardless of what infrastructure your team uses. Ease of use and solid network performance are yours with the CTR500.
Emergency Response
The CradlePoint CTR500 provides the most compact portable WiFi solution available with support for USB and ExpressCard modems and Ethernet(LAN). And it quickly allows you to set up central communication links in seconds. Responders will be able to share vital documents, emails, and mission critical information in a simple and secure system. The CTR500 is your instant infrastructure solution for EVDO and HSPA (3G) networks and is tuned to work with the latest USB and ExpressCard modems.
Remote Events
For all kinds of remote events, from off-site meetings to concerts to races to picture day at the soccer field, the CTR500 provides a reliable, easy-to-setup wireless network. Password access allows you an extra level of security without requiring everyone to become an IT expert. The CTR500's secure login feature allows you to remotely allow Internet access to your colleagues without publicizing it to the world. Never be without access at conventions, off-site meetings, sporting events, concerts or trade shows.
Mobile Business
CradlePoint’s CTR500 teamed with your EVDO or HSPA cell phone or a cellular USB modem gives you and your team instant, reliable, and secure Internet access wherever you work. Great for simplifying individual access as well as sharing – no need to add hardware or software to your PC or phone to get connected to the broadband cellular networks. Finally, you can have the convenience of secure WiFi and the coverage of cellular in one solution.
Below is a list of carrier-supplied modems compatible with the CTR500.
3 (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E182E
- Huawei E1550
3 (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E156G
- ZTE MF112
Aircel (IN)
- USB
- Micromax 352G
Airtel (IN)
- USB
- Capitel CWU720
- Huawei E153
- Huawei E1731
Alltel
- USB
- Huawei EC168
- Huawei EC228
- Pantech UM175
- Pantech UM185
- Pantech UM150
AT&T
- USB (Tethered)
- Huawei E220
- USB
- Huawei E1815 [USB Connect 900]
- Huawei E181
- Huawei E368 [Force 4G]
- LG AD600 [USB Connect Adrenaline (LTE)]
- LG L-02A
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC930D
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
- Option iCON 322 [AT&T USBConnect Quicksilver]
- Option iCON 461 [AT&T USBConnect Velocity]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 881U [USBConnect 881]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306
- Sierra Wireless Compass 885 [USBConnect Mercury]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 305 [USBConnect Lightning]
- Sierra Wireless Compass 888
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 308 [Shockwave]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 875U
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 313U [USB Connect Momentum 4G (LTE)]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 880U
- ZTE MF626
- ZTE MF636
- PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
- Huawei E870
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 504 [AirCard 890 by AT&T]
- Express Card
- Novatel Wireless Merlin X950D
- Option GlobeTrotter Express HSUPA W [GT Ultra Express]
- Option GT Max 3.6 Express
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 880E
B-Mobile (JP)
- USB
- ZTE MF626
Bell Mobility (CA)
- USB
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC547 [U547 Turbo Stick]
BridgeMAXX
- USB
- ZTE TU25
BSNL (IN)
- USB
- Linktop LW272
- Linktop LW273
- Micromax MMX 300C
Cellcom
- USB
- AxessTel MV240
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760
Claro (PR)
- USB
- Alcatel One Touch X220Y (TCT Mobile)
- BandRich BandLuxe C330
- Very Kool m950
Clear
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U300 [Clear 4G+ USB Modem]
- Huawei BM328 [Clear 4G USB (Series H)]
- Motorola USBw 100 [Clear USB Modem]
- Sierra Wireless 250U [CLEAR 4G+ USB (Series S)]
- Ubee PXU1900 [Clear 4G Mobile USB]
- Ubee PXU1930 [Rover Stick]
Comcast
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U300 [CMU-300 High Speed 2go]
- Franklin Wireless U301 [CMU-301 High Speed 2go]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Novatel MC760]
- Ubee PXU1903
- ZTE TU25
Cricket
- USB
- Cal-Comp Electronics A600
- Huawei EC1705
- Pantech UM100
- Pantech UM185 [Cricket UM185C]
- ZTE A605
E-Mobile (JP)
- USB (Tethered)
- Huawei D02HW (Huawei)
- USB
- Huawei D21HW (Huawei)
- Huawei D22HW (Huawei)
- LongCheer D11LC (Longcheer)
- LongCheer D12LC (Longcheer)
- LongCheer D21LC (Longcheer)
Idea Cellular (IN)
- USB
- Huawei E1732
- Huawei E367
MTS India (IN)
- USB
- Anydata 555C [M-Blaze Premium]
- ZTE AC2746 [MBLAZE]
- ZTE AC2766 [M-Blaze Standard]
nTelos
- USB
- Franklin Wireless CDU-680
- Express Card
- Kyocera KPC680
NTT DoCoMo (JP)
- USB
- LG L-02A
- LG L-05A
- LG L-02C
O2 (UK)
- USB
- Sierra Wireless Compass 889
- ZTE MF100
Orange (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E1752 [Orange E1752 Dongle]
- Huawei E160E
- Option iCON 515M
- ZTE MF636
- Express Card
- Huawei E881 [E881e]
Pioneer Cellular
- USB
- Franklin Wireless CDU-680
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598
- PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 402
Reliance (IN)
- USB
- Huawei EC168C
- Huawei EC150
- Huawei E173
- Huawei EC1262
- ZTE MF668
- ZTE MF190
- ZTE AC2726
Rogers (CA)
- USB
- Nokia CS-18 [HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick - Nokia CS-18]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC950D
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 306
- ZTE MF636 [ZTE MF636 Rocket Stick]
- ZTE MF668 [ZTE MF668 HSPA+ Rocket Mobile Internet Stick]
- PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 503 [HSPA+ Rocket Aircard]
- Express Card
- Novatel Wireless Merlin X950D
SoftBank Mobile (JP)
- USB
- LongCheer C01LC [(longcheer Modem either WM78 or WM66]
Sprint
- USB (Tethered)
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U300 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU300]
- Franklin Wireless U301 [Sprint 3G/4G USB ModemU301]
- Franklin Wireless U600
- Franklin Wireless S600C
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Sprint U760]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
- Sierra Wireless Compass 597U [Sprint 597 USB Modem]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard USB 598 [Sprint 598U]
- Sierra Wireless 250U [3G/4G USB Modem 250U]
- Ubee PXU1901
- PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
- Novatel Wireless CC208
- Novatel Wireless Merlin CC760 [Novatel Merlin C777]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 402
- Express Card
- Novatel Wireless Merlin X720 [Sprint EX720]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 597E
Strata Networks
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U210
T-Mobile (UK)
- USB
- Huawei E367
- Huawei E1750
- ZTE MF637U
T-Mobile (USA)
- USB
- Huawei E181 [T-Mobile webConnect USB (UMG181)]
- Huawei E1831 [T-Mobile webConnect Rocket USB]
- Huawei E1691 [T-Mobile webConnect Jet USB (UMG1691)]
- Huawei E366 [Jet 2.0]
- ZTE MF691 [webConnect Rocket 2.0 HSPA+]
- ZTE MF683 [Rocket 3.0]
- Express Card
- Option GlobeTrotter Express 442
Tata Teleservices (IN)
- USB
- Epivalley SXC1080 [Tata Indicom Plug 2 Surf]
- Epivalley SEC 8380 [TATA Photon+]
- Huawei EC168C [Tata Photon+]
- Huawei E367
- Huawei EC306
- Huawei E177
- Huawei EC156
- Huawei EC1261 [TATA Photon+]
- ZTE MF631
Tele2 (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1550
- Huawei E1750
- Huawei E398
Telenor (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1550
- Huawei E1750
Telia (SWE)
- USB
- Huawei E1750
TELUS (CA)
- USB
- Huawei E372
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 319U
Time Warner
- USB
- Franklin Wireless U300 [Road Runner Franklin U300]
- Franklin Wireless U301 [Road Runner Franklin U301]
- Motorola USBw 100
- Sierra Wireless 250U
U.S. Cellular
- USB
- Pantech UM185 [PCD UM185]
- Pantech UM175 [UT Starcom UM175]
Verizon
- USB (Tethered)
- Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200
- USB
- Huawei EC168
- LG VL600 [VL600 4G LTE USB Modem]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC551 [ 551L 4G LTE USB Modem]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC720 [Verizon USB720]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC727 [Verizon USB727]
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Verizon USB760]
- Pantech UMW190NCD [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
- Pantech UM150
- Pantech UM175
- Pantech UMW190VZ [Verizon UMW190 Global Modem]
- Pantech UML290 [UML290 4G LTE USB Modem]
- Sierra Wireless AirCard 595U
- PC/Ex Card (Ex Card Only)
- Novatel Wireless Merlin CC760 [Verizon PC770]
- Express Card
- Kyocera KPC680
- Novatel Wireless Merlin X720 [Verizon V740]
Virgin Mobile (U.S.A.)
- USB
- Novatel Wireless Ovation MC760 [Broadband2Go]
Vodafone (UK)
- USB
- Huawei K4505 [Vodafone ModemStick Pro]
- Huawei K3565 [Vodafone K3565]
- ZTE K3570-Z
Firmware
Product Documents
Support Links
How do I setup WiFi security?
How do I update firmware?
What is the default password?
How do I access the administration page?
My new card/modem is not working when connected to the router
My WiFi-enabled device cannot get past the CradlePoint login page
Connect using a 4G modem by Adding a 4G driver & Setting the Realm
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